1996 Ford Explorer sometimes it seems like it is not gettin

1996 FORD EXPLORER

18,300 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

LISA BEE

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sometimes it just stops getting gas...i can push the gas pedal all the way to the floor and it doesn't go any faster then after a minute (few moments) it starts getting gas again.

Dec 1, 2009 at 10:52 PM

RASMATAZ

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Dirty fuel injectors (cleaning the injectors often fixes this).
Bad MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor
Bad TPS (throttle position) sensor
Bad or dirty MAF (mass airflow) sensor
Low fuel pressure (leaky fuel pressure regulator or weak fuel pump)
Vacuum leaks (intake manifold, vacuum hoses, throttle body, EGR valve)
Bad gasoline (fuel contaminated with water or too much alcohol)

Sometimes, what feels like a hesitation is actually ignition misfire rather than lean misfire. The causes of ignition misfire may include:

Dirty or worn spark plugs
Bad plug wires
Weak ignition coil
Wet plug wires

Dec 2, 2009 at 12:57 AM

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